The comprehensive list of quality metrics under Bridge are listed below.
As new quality metrics are introduced, the Bridge Initiative will incorporate them into a unified framework.
|
Measure |
Population |
Description |
Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Body Mass Indicator |
M/F: >18 |
Measure height and weight (calc. BMI); document appropriate follow-up |
Annual |
|
Breast Cancer Screening |
F: 50-75 |
Mammogram |
2 years |
|
Cervical Cancer Screening |
F: 21-64 |
|
Cervical Cytology: 3 years Co-testing: 5 years |
|
Colorectal Cancer Screening |
M/F: 50-75 |
|
FOBT: Annual Flex Sig: 5 years Colonoscopy: 10 years |
|
Controlling High Blood Pressure |
Hypertensive Pts: 18-85 |
Most recent BP |
Annual |
|
Diabetes A1c Control |
Diabetic Pts: 18-75 |
A1c < 9 |
Annual |
|
Diabetes A1c Testing |
Diabetic Pts: 18-75 |
A1c lab test |
Annual |
|
Diabetes Eye Exam |
Diabetic Pts: 18-75 |
|
Annual |
|
Diabetes Nephropathy Screening |
Diabetic Pts: 18-75 |
|
Annual |
|
High Risk Medication in the Elderly |
M/F: >66 |
Prescription for HRM |
Annual |
|
Infant Immunizations (Combo 10) |
M/F: By age 2 |
Combo 10* |
Appropriate counts by vaccine* |
|
Influenza Immunization |
M/F: >6 mo. |
Receive Influenza Immunization |
Annual |
|
Pediatric Upper Respiratory Infection |
M/F: 3 mo-18 yrs |
Pts did not receive antibiotic for URI diagnosis |
Within 3 days of diagnosis |
|
Pneumococcal Vaccination |
M/F: >65 |
Receive Pneumococcal Vaccine |
Once |
|
Well Child Checkup for 0-15 months old |
M/F: 0-15 mo. |
Well Care Visit |
6 visits at least 14 days apart |
|
Well Child Checkup for 3-6 years old |
M/F: 3-6 yrs |
Well Care Visit |
Annual |
|
Well Child Checkup for 12-21 years old |
M/F: 12-21 yrs |
Well Care Visit |
Annual |
*Combo 10: 4 DTaP, 3 IPV, 1 MMR, 3 HiB, 3 Hep B, 1 VZV, 4 PCV, 1 HepA, 3 RV, 2 Flu
Click here for a PDF version of CY 2018 Bridge Measures Operational Definitions.
If you have questions or support needs, please contact the Quality Safety Advisor responsible for your focus clinic area.